Find out how popular the last name Quick is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Quick.

Quick, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Quick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quick in America

Quick is the 1416th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quick surname appeared 25,091 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 9 people would have the surname Quick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quick to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Quick

The surname Quick originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "cwic," meaning "alive" or "living." This word was later used to describe someone who was lively, nimble, or quick in their movements.

One of the earliest known references to the Quick surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Quic." This indicates that the name was already in use by the time of the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, the surname appeared in various spellings, such as Quic, Quik, and Quyk, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling at the time. The modern spelling of "Quick" became more standardized by the 16th century.

One notable bearer of the Quick surname was John Quick (c. 1636-1706), an English clergyman and theologian. He served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford and was known for his writings on religious controversies of the time.

Another historically significant individual was Robert Quick (c. 1618-1657), an English parliamentarian and soldier who fought for the Parliamentarian cause during the English Civil War. He was killed in battle during the siege of Dunkirk.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure was John Quick (1748-1831), an English engraver and artist known for his works depicting landscapes and architectural scenes.

The Quick surname can also be traced to the village of Quick in Somerset, England, which may have contributed to the development of the surname in that region.

In the United States, one notable bearer of the Quick surname was William F. Quick (1869-1944), a Republican politician who served as the Governor of Hawaii from 1913 to 1918.

Throughout history, the Quick surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including clergymen, soldiers, artists, and politicians, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quick

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Quick.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Quick was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Quick has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Quick was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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